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Delimitation: J&K requires a mature, sensitive approach

August 13, 2021 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Jaibans Singh On March 6, 2020, the Union government set up a Delimitation Commission headed by a retired Supreme Court Judge, Ranjana Prakash Desai. Among its many responsibilities was the mandate to carry out a long pending Delimitation exercise in the Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir. In accordance with Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019, the number of … [Read more...] about Delimitation: J&K requires a mature, sensitive approach

Article 370 & Article 35A: Public response to the abrogation

June 20, 2021 by Simrit Kahlon Leave a Comment

Dr Simrit Kahlon There was a time when many intellectuals and analysts, while articulating Article 370 and Article 35A of the Indian constitution, used to wonder as to how these legislations were helping the people of Jammu and Kashmir? They got their answer in the post August-2019 scenario, wherein, there was no turbulence in the aftermath of abrogation of the legislations … [Read more...] about Article 370 & Article 35A: Public response to the abrogation

The politico-terror nexus in Kashmir

July 23, 2020 by Guest Writer 1 Comment

Lt. Gen. PS Mehta (Retd) In Kashmir, there is a wide acceptance of covert assistance being provided to terrorist Tanzeems (groups) by a category of the local populace defined as Over Ground Workers (OGWs). Many among the OGWs are sympathisers to the cause of terrorism.  Hardliners do not exist only in the form of Jamiat or Hurriyat, they also exist among the locals including … [Read more...] about The politico-terror nexus in Kashmir

A charter for the new leaders of Jammu and Kashmir

May 18, 2020 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Jaibans Singh The political structure of Kashmir changed dramatically in mid-2019 (August, 5) due to abrogation of Article 370  and bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories. The local leaders predicted a massive backlash from the people, especially so in Kashmir. There was, however, no hostile response. This situation has given credence to a thought process … [Read more...] about A charter for the new leaders of Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmir: Caution advised while creating Third Front

February 16, 2020 by Guest Writer Leave a Comment

Farooq Wani    The Narendra Modi government revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status embedded in Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and bifurcated the state into two Union territories — Jammu and Kashmir with a legislature and Ladakh without one. After the scrapping of Article 370, the Valley has remained by and large peaceful mainly due to enhanced … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Caution advised while creating Third Front

Kashmir: Tendency to be swayed by rumours should be curbed

August 2, 2019 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Jaibans Singh Rumours have a tendency to spread like wildfire in Kashmir, most of these have a negative connotation and are designed to create insecurity among the people. The insecurity soon converts into a panic situation. This malaise has become all the more prominent with the advent of social media where fake and twisted news gains prominence. Such a scenario is … [Read more...] about Kashmir: Tendency to be swayed by rumours should be curbed

Parliamentary elections can usher the change Kashmir is looking for

March 30, 2019 by Mehtab Karan Singh Leave a Comment

Mehtab Karan Singh The one good take away from election campaigns is that the truth with the attendant skeletons starts tumbling out of the closet. In Kashmir, this happens at a much higher degree in view of the negativity on which the campaigns are based. Engineer Rashid, patron of the Jammu and Kashmir Awami Ittehad Party and fighting the election from the Baramulla … [Read more...] about Parliamentary elections can usher the change Kashmir is looking for

Jammu and Kashmir is ready and poised for polls

March 21, 2019 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Jaibans Singh Parliamentary elections in India generate a lot of excitement; there are fierce debates and commentaries with predictions of the result being made by one and all. The entire exercise has a festive sheen! Social media has added yet another dimension to the process. Elections throw up a unique and challenging situation in Jammu and Kashmir. While the discussion … [Read more...] about Jammu and Kashmir is ready and poised for polls

J&K Panchayat elections: The proof of the pudding lies in the eating

December 28, 2018 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Dr. Simrit Kahlon Panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir have culminated successfully! Media has not given much attention to the same except for carrying the official press release before and after every phase. One reason for the lack of media interest was the attention being paid to assembly elections in five states across the country. A bigger reason, however, was the peaceful … [Read more...] about J&K Panchayat elections: The proof of the pudding lies in the eating

The politics of Panchayat elections in J&K

September 14, 2018 by Jaibans Singh Leave a Comment

Jaibans Singh The time is closing in for holding of the Panchayat and local body elections in Jammu and Kashmir! It is a Key Result Area for newly appointed Governor, Satya Pal Malik, who has been given a specific mandate to revive the political process in the trouble torn state. Panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir have always been controversial and politically … [Read more...] about The politics of Panchayat elections in J&K

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